Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners
Alliance Psychological Services is an independent provider of counselling and psychological therapy services in the Tees Valley and the broader Northeast. We work in partnership with Teesside Mind to deliver the Impact on Teesside Talking Therapies service.
We are recruiting several Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWP) to start the course at Newcastle University in October 2026. Successful candidates will need to start in the role before the course begins to allow time to learn about Impact and complete an induction. They will complete the Low Intensity Psychological Therapies PGCert course during their first year. Salaries for the PWP training posts will be £26,000 per annum, increasing to £27,000 per annum once qualified.
All candidates must have a permanent right to work in the UK; we do not provide sponsorship for these roles.
Whilst this role will offer some remote work up to one day a week, it requires face‑to‑face work in an office across Teesside and attendance at the course on campus at Newcastle University.
Trainees will be employed by either Alliance Psychological Services or Teesside Mind; terms and conditions will vary accordingly.
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Job Responsibilities
* Deliver clinical practice: Provide evidence‑based low‑intensity CBT interventions within the NHS Talking Therapies programme, working as part of the Impact team for a minimum of three days per week while attending the PWP training programme.
* Assessment and support: Offer assessment, including safety assessment, of clients referred to Impact on Teesside; determine treatment pathways, signpost and provide onward referrals as needed.
* Team collaboration: Work with primary care partners (GPs, health professionals) and secondary care/voluntary sector organisations; attend team meetings and contribute reports.
* Training programme: Attend and fulfil all requirements of the PGCert training; apply learning to practice; attend university‑based supervision; achieve satisfactory completion as a condition of continued employment.
* Safeguarding: Promote child and vulnerable adult protection, operate within local policies, and make appropriate safeguarding referrals.
* Professional & ethical practice: Maintain accurate records, pursue PWP registration with BABCP/BPS upon course completion, undertake CPD, and comply with NHS, Impact and professional guidelines.
* Confidentiality: Handle all confidential information in line with Impact policies, NHS guidelines and Information Sharing protocols.
Work Schedule
Flexible hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00 am–8:00 pm; Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm, with one evening shift per week up to 8:00 pm.
Qualifications & Experience
* Level 5 qualification or above in a relevant discipline (e.g., DipHE, Level 5 NVQ) preferably in healthcare or psychology.
* Experience working in a mental health setting and ongoing supervision.
* Familiarity with CBT‑based interventions and understanding of moderate mental health problems.
* Knowledge of the PWP role within NHS Talking Therapies and mental health workforce issues.
* Understanding of evidence‑based psychological therapies and their application.
* Experience in primary care services and achieving service targets.
* Permanent right to work in the UK (no sponsorship required).
* Fluency in another language and knowledge of local support services is a plus.
Personality & Skills
* High motivation and ability to work within a team.
* Resilience under pressure and respect for individual rights and confidentiality.
* Self‑reflective and engaged in supervision and professional development.
* Strong verbal and written communication and report‑writing skills.
* Ability to manage own caseload, time and therapeutic relationships with clients.
* Experience delivering group support and maintaining clinical safety.
Benefits
* Annual leave: 38 days pro‑rata for Alliance, 40 days (incl. Bank Holidays) for Teesside Mind, with additional paid days for volunteer work.
* Health and wellbeing scheme: EAP, eye test, dental, physio, and shopping discounts.
* 3 % contributory pension scheme.
* Training and professional development support; PWP registration pathway.
* Flexible working for a positive work‑life balance.
Equal Opportunities
Alliance and Teesside Mind are committed to promoting equal opportunities in our employment practice and service delivery. We have a commitment to equality and diversity.
Application Process
Closing date: 3 July 2026. Interviews will take place face‑to‑face on 21st–23rd July 2026. This advert may close early depending on the number of applications received.
All applicants must undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Check in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
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